Location: Silver Spring, MD

Shift Type: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, days not specified (day/evening shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $20 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate assistance with daily living activities including bathing, dressing and mobility
• Support residents’ comfort and dignity through respectful, person-centered care
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to nursing staff
• Assist with meal service and ensure dietary needs and preferences are followed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and observations
• Help create a calm, safe environment and actively participate in fall prevention
• Collaborate with the care team to implement individualized care plans
• Engage residents in social and recreational activities to promote quality of life

Qualifications

• Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) or equivalent state certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain)
• Ability to pass background check and required health screenings
• Prior experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatrics preferred
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner
• Ability to lift and assist residents per facility policy

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• GNA certification or state-approved nursing assistant training

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic resident care and ADL assistance
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
• Comfortable with documentation and care reporting
• Teamwork and clear communication with nurses and interdisciplinary staff
• Observation skills to notice subtle changes in resident condition
• Time management and the ability to prioritize resident needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay and dependable scheduling to help you plan your life
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and return refreshed
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values compassion, teamwork and your well-being
• Opportunities for continued learning and upskilling in geriatric care

Travel Perks: Explore Silver Spring, MD

This order lists a traveler rate, making it suitable for travel clinicians. Silver Spring offers a lively downtown with restaurants, cafes and the AFI Silver Theatre. Enjoy nearby outdoor time at Sligo Creek Parkway and Rock Creek Park, and take easy trips into Washington, D.C. for museums, monuments and the National Mall. Weekend escapes to Great Falls or the C&O Canal are nearby for hiking and scenic views.

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